Quercus pontica
Armenian oak
A slow-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree to 6m tall with a broadly oval head and stout, upright branches. Its large, oval, toothed leaves are strongly ribbed and up to 25cm long and 12cm wide; the bright green foliage turns yellow in autumn. Females flowers are inconspicuous whilst male flowers appear in showy, olive-yellow catkins; large acorns 2.5-4cm long are borne in clusters in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- NE Turkey, Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or part shade in a deep, well drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
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